Stress and Parental Care

Question 1

What are the two types of CORT receptors and what are they for?

Answer 1

Baseline (Type I) - basal rhythm of CORT secretion

Stress-induced (Type II) - High levels of CORT, stress response

Question 2

List three aspects of parental care that PRL has an effect on

Answer 2

Milk production
Egg incubation/protection
Foraging duration
Care of offspring